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C26Pinelake

06-09-2015 12:59 PM

Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

Hi folks. In the near future I am planning on establishing a small private museum and a 1930 era service station. I presently have a pole barn that is approximately 15,000 plus square feet that houses my car collection. I am entertaining the thought of hoisting a stripped down Model A up on the peak of the roof that will be my signature signage. It will just be a basic A ( Tudor ) with no interior, motor, trans etc. and held in place with aircraft cables. From a distance I want it to look complete with body, glass and wheels. My engineer wants to know the weight of a Tudor that is stripped down to ensure that the roof trusses will handle the weight. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Wayne

Tom Wesenberg

06-09-2015 01:25 PM

Re: Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

I would think you'd have 1500 to 1700 pounds.
You'd want a welded tin roof wouldn't you?

Ellingson has a Model A mounted high up on the pole. I think that's the way I'd go.

C26Pinelake

06-09-2015 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg (Post 1100508)

I would think you'd have 1500 to 1700 pounds.
You'd want a welded tin roof wouldn't you?

Ellingson has a Model A mounted high up on the pole. I think that's the way I'd go.

Thanks Tom, it is a welded steel roof. Who or what is Ellingson? Thanks, Wayne

Neil Mylar LakewoodCA

06-09-2015 01:56 PM

Re: Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

I think Ellingson is a classic car dealership.
Does anyone have a picture of that Model A on the pole?

ronn	06-09-2015 02:18 PM

Re: Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

1200 IBS if you are pulling the complete drive train and interior..................

C26Pinelake

06-09-2015 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ronn (Post 1100550)

1200 IBS if you are pulling the complete drive train and interior..................

Thanks Ronn. That figure would indeed make the Engineer very happy. He was hoping to hear 1500 or less. Wayne

Rex_A_Lott

06-09-2015 04:36 PM

Re: Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

That sounds like it will be cool! Just make sure he accounts for it being a big sail if the wind gets up.

C26Pinelake

06-09-2015 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex_A_Lott (Post 1100603)

That sounds like it will be cool! Just make sure he accounts for it being a big sail if the wind gets up.

Your point is very valid. I am on the lake and at the end of the airport runway so I am very much in the open. Thanks for the reminder ! Wayne

theHIGHLANDER

06-09-2015 05:03 PM

Re: Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

Put some drain holes wherever it may hold water as well. Regardless of how well sealed some water is sure to get into places and puddle. And don't forget the snow load on the roof of the car and what it may add to the total in winter. Love the plan...

C26Pinelake

06-12-2015 10:07 PM

Re: Weight of a stripped down basic Tudor

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Originally Posted by Neil Mylar LakewoodCA (Post 1100536)

I think Ellingson is a classic car dealership.
Does anyone have a picture of that Model A on the pole?

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Originally Posted by theHIGHLANDER (Post 1100611)

Thank you For the advice as snow is indeed a factor. Last year we had 40 inches in three days. Wayne

Deluxe Delivery Don

06-12-2015 11:13 PM

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They are not all in Barns. But you now know you can but a A A on Polls :eek:

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